2002/06/26 by G. Bilalbegovic
Physics and Astronomy · #cond-mat.mtrl-sci
published as Vacuum 71, 165 (2003) · 4 jpg and 1 ps figures
arxiv created 2002/06/26 · arxiv updated 2009/11/30
In the process of molecular dynamics simulation studies of gold nanowires an interesting structure is discovered. This is a finite double-wall nanowire with a large empty core similar to single-wall and double-wall carbon nanotubes. The structure of the 16-10 gold nanotube is studied at the room temperature. An investigation of the high-temperature stability has also been carried out. An unusual inward evaporation of atoms from cylindrical liquid walls is found at T>= 1200 K.